wanted to briefly share a few easy tips that can really
save you some money in 2010.
1. Change out as many light bulbs as possible to either CFLs (compact
flouresent lights) or the newer LEDs. A 100 watt CFL uses 23 watts of
power. Check Ace Hardware for local electric co. special rebates.
2. Install motion detector light switches, they can be set to turn off
after 5 sec.-20 minutes of no movement in the room.
3. Set automatic sprinklers to 1-2 times per week, turn off when it
rains for a week or more.
4. Install a hot water circulation pump on your hotwater heater.
Instant hot water through out the house, no more waiting 5 minutes for
hot water. Now you can turn off the water when soaping up.
5. Air dry your clothes when possible, use "air dry balls" in your
clothes dryer, keeps clothes from sticking together, they'll dry faster.
6. When replacing appliances, look for the "Energy Star" certification.
Many times they take 30-40% less energy and/or water.
7. Call your electric company about "Time-of-use metering".
8. Install "programmable" thermostats to control heating and AC times.
9. Read Ed Begley Jr.s book, "Living like Ed" for more get tips.
10. Check out these websites for more ideas:
www.Greenmadesimple.com, www.shiftyourhabit.com,www.Ewaste4u.com,
www.Energystar.gov, www.Energysavers.gov, www.Greenandsave.com, and
www.bewaterwise.com.
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